Rhodochrosite after Calcite
specimen number:
1811004
location:
Krushev dol Mine, Madan, Smolyon, Bulgaria
description: An attractive cluster of what were once platy crystals of calcite, these now replaced by pink crystallized rhodochrosite. In great condition all around. Small crystals of chalcopyrite are present.
Size: 8.0 x 6.0 x 1.5 cm (small-cabinet)
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